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THE AMERICAN REFRAIN: JAZZ & MODERN MUSIC
Tuesday, April 19 | 7:00 pm
FREE with RSVP
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FREE with RSVP / Seated
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PDX JAZZ & THE RESER Present
THE AMERICAN REFRAIN: JAZZ AND MODERN MUSIC
featuring Portland’s freshest talents
Noah Simpson – trumpet
Danielle Barker – vocals/narration
Charlie Brown III – keys
Garrett Baxter – bass
David Hagen – drums
Machado Mijiga – tenor
Adriana Wagner – trombone
Danielle Barker – vocals/narration
Charlie Brown III – keys
Garrett Baxter – bass
David Hagen – drums
Machado Mijiga – tenor
Adriana Wagner – trombone
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“The American Refrain: Jazz and Modern Music” commissioned by PDX Jazz and arranged by Noah Simpson, is the newest education program at PDX Jazz. This performance showcases the rich musical talents of Portland.
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A celebration of jazz, this hour-long show with narration walks the audience through the tenets of the genre; building community, storytelling, fighting for social justice, and improvisation, highlighting the modern evolution of jazz and how it has shaped contemporary music of today.
This event is FREE – please RSVP for your seats.
